September 19, 2018
Walking tall against a deadly disease
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Participants from the 2017 St. Charles Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The St. Charles County Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s gains national attention as it raises funds and awareness to combat the degenerative disease By Brett Auten It is known as one of the most horrible diseases there are. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In Missouri alone, more than 110,000 people are living with the disease and 314,000 caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Charles County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alz-
heimer’s. The Walk will take place on Sept. 29, at St. Charles Community College - Yellow Lot. Participants will complete a one-or-threemile walk and join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The St. Charles County Walk is one of two walks (out of 600-plus walks nationwide) selected as a Spotlight Walk. In a nutshell, that means a team from the national Alzheimer’s office is coming to document the walk and take photos and videos which will be used in the national Walk to End Alzheimer’s marketing campaign in 2019. The St. Charles Walk was selected for several reasons, including the strong community support and involvement, significant rev-
enue and participation growth (both past and potential) and a picturesque walk route, thanks to partnering St. Charles Community College. “From the committee members to the volunteers, we are very honored and excited to have been chosen,” Mary Williams, St. Charles County Walk Manager, said. “St. Charles, along with Fresno, will be the face of the 2019 campaign. Not only will there be photos from our event used on social media and postcards and other promotional items, but also interviews with people whose stories will be part of the national campaign.” The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to See ’WALKING TALL’ page 2
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